One of the oldest Mad Poets traditions, the Mad Poets bonfire brings poetry, music, and the great outdoors together. This year's bonfire will take place on Saturday September 27th at 4 PM, and will run until Sunday the 28th at noon. After a brief generative workshop, we share music and poetry by the light of a carefully tended fire. Attendees are invited to camp overnight, but it is not necessary. Marshmallows included!

Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages are permitted. Please be aware that this event is not designed for children.

Directions:

Enter the park through the entrance on Gradyville Road. It is the entrance near the park offices, stables, multi-purpose trail, and the mansion. The entrance has a STOP sign.

Go straight, past the stables, mansion, and multi-purpose trail, Follow signs for picnic areas.

After a little distance, you will come to an intersection. Turn right to follow the sign for ‘Picnic Areas 11, 12, and 13.’

Go straight, and you will see a gate with a sign next to it for “Organized Group Tent Area 13.”

Once through the gate, the road will split. Go right, and follow the one way road to a parking area. You can park here.

On the right will be a walking path that will take you past restrooms and to the site for the event